NHTSA Campaign 17V432000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jul 7, 2017 · 363,480 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Consequence
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | JOURNEY | 2011 | 363,480 |
| DODGE | JOURNEY | 2012 | 363,480 |
| DODGE | JOURNEY | 2013 | 363,480 |
| DODGE | JOURNEY | 2014 | 363,480 |
| DODGE | JOURNEY | 2015 | 363,480 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V432000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.